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Yes you can! Please follow these steps to register for individual days:
| Reunion Year | Single day off-site | Full day onsite |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Year Reunion | $151.20 | $188.10 |
| Child Pricing | $125.38 | $159.62 |
Absolutely! The reunion is open to Pearson alumni and your families. Please ensure you notify the College by email of specific requirements for car seats, child life jackets, highchairs, etc., as rental arrangements need to be made in advance. These costs will be incurred by the registrant.
Yes, you can receive a full refund, minus a $25 processing fee, as long as you cancel by July 15th. After that date, refunds will not be available.
The Travel Fund is available to support alumni who need assistance with travel costs. Key details:
Yes, a complimentary shuttle is available if you request pick-up before June 28.
Check-in: 12:00pm (noon) on August 12th, 2025
Pick-up: 12:00pm Swartz Bay Ferry • 1:00pm YYJ Airport • 2:00pm Royal BC Museum
Departure: 8:00am Swartz Bay/YYJ • 10:00am Royal BC Museum
Transit: YYJ to Downtown • Swartz Bay route
Address: Pearson College UWC, Metchosin, BC, Canada
The campus is located on the beautiful coast of southern Vancouver Island, about 25 km southwest of Victoria.
Getting Here:
Weather: August 15-25°C days, 10-15°C evenings. Bring layers!
Pack: Evening sweater • Gala dinner outfit • Walking shoes • Rain gear • Sunscreen/hat • Bug spray • Toiletries (towels provided)
Arrival: Any time after 12pm (noon) on the first day
Check-out: By 10am on the last day
Check-in Location: Registration Desk in the Dining Hall
We'll do our best to accommodate specific room requests and rooming with friends. Families with children will be housed together when possible.
Each room contains:
Bathrooms: One common bathroom per floor with multiple toilets, sinks, and showers
Amenities: Each residence has a day room with sofas, fireplace, and kitchenette with tea/coffee facilities
Wheelchair access: Room 6 in Stoki House (best option) • Accessible washrooms in Dining Hall, Stoki, Max Bell, Ondaajte • Ramps, shower chairs, support bars, adjustable tables available
Accessible locations: Max Bell (ramp, modified entrance) • Ondaajte classroom (<6% slope, large washroom) • Dining Hall (adjustable tables, accessible washrooms)
Race Rocks Tours: Sign up onsite (first come, first served). August is sensitive for nesting birds, so activities are designed with ecological protection in mind.
Kayaking & Canoeing: College kayaks and large canoes available at scheduled time slots. Sign up onsite (first come, first served). All participants must sign a waiver form prior to activities.
Kids Camp: Organized activities for children with dedicated counselors. Check the Kids Camp Schedule for detailed programming.
Supervision: Parents and caregivers are primarily responsible for their children. The campus is safe, but reunion programming is not set up for unsupervised minors.
Quiet time options: Many walking trails and parks in the area. Note: Mary Hill military training facility is off-limits.
We encourage alumni to volunteer and get involved! Contact alumni@pearsoncollege.ca to volunteer.
Self-directed activities: Reunions are primarily designed and carried out by alumni. Organize walks, soccer games, store runs - getting involved ensures a memorable reunion!
Partner activities: Alumni volunteers can organize orientation sessions for spouses/partners to learn about the College.
Meals: Consult your activity schedule for meal times. Alert us early of food allergies via registration or email alumni@pearsoncollege.ca
Bar: Available each evening from dinner until midnight in Dining Hall, Max Bell, or Common Room. Accepts cash (Canadian dollars only) and card payments.
Campus Shopping: College swag items available at Dining Hall during lunch and dinner. Cash or card accepted.
Email alumni@pearsoncollege.ca for general inquiries.
For urgent matters during the reunion, find contacts below and at the Registration Desk.